For courses in Massage Therapy. For students of massage, preparation for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork can be overwhelming. This concise and specific review of information found on the NCBTMB and other state licensing exams is the only manual needed for students to successfully sit for and pass these tests. Subjects covered in this book have been developed from the outline in the NCBTMB exam booklet. Features Most current information in the field of massage therapy. Keeps students abreast of the latest developments in the field. Parallel organization of test questions in book to test questions in the NCBTMB. Familiarizes students with many of the questions when they take the exam; allows instructors to teach students how to understand what is being asked. End-of-chapter sample tests for each chapter-Includes rationale for each answer, 400 questions in all. Helps students and instructors assess their progress and understanding of the material. Anatomical context for coverage of muscle movement-Discusses how muscles act on a joint providing movement; synergists are listed from strongest to weakest, and antagonists are listed directly across from the agonist. Helps simplify one of the most difficult concepts for beginning students. Logical presentation of Eastern therapies-Outlines information with bulleted hints. Helps both instructors and students better understand what is often the most difficult area of massage therapy. Coverage of anatomy and pathophysiology-Includes for each body system a section on how massage affects that system. Gives students and instructors a specific review of information that will be asked on the examination. Business context for discussion of massage and massage techniques-Includes strokes, indications, contraindications, treatment protocol, adjunct therapies, business practices, and the massage environment. Helps students apply what they are learning to real-world situ